42Crunch API Security Platform
7.9#1 in api security softwareFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
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6.3#12 in application security testingWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | 42Crunch API Security Platform | Contrast Assess |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Pleasanton, California, United States |
| Integrations | Documented integrations include CI/CD plugins, IDE extensions, SonarQube and a Postman collection. | Documented integrations include Amazon Security Lake, AWS Security Hub, ServiceNow, Wiz, Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jira, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jenkins, Maven, Gradle, Eclipse, IntelliJ, Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, PagerDuty and Splunk. |
| Purpose | 42Crunch provides API security testing and runtime protection and extends its contract-driven governance to MCP servers used by AI agents. | Contrast Assess identifies hidden application vulnerabilities by continuously analyzing code in real time for security risks. |
42Crunch API Security Platform plans
- StarterFree
- FreeFree
- Individual$9 a month
- Individual Pro$20 a month
- Team 10$349 a month
- Team 25$599 a month
Contrast Assess plans
No prices published.
Pick 42Crunch API Security Platform if…
It suits teams securing APIs through OpenAPI-based testing and runtime traffic controls, as well as organizations governing MCP servers used by AI agents. Enterprise teams can choose cloud, on-premises, or hybrid deployment.
Pick Contrast Assess if…
Assess suits developers and AppSec teams that want security feedback during IDE, test and QA work. It also fits organizations that need continuous runtime assessment and reporting across applications and APIs.